Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 2

Lot: 492

                        ROMAN EMPIRE: Justinian I. AD 527-565. AV solidus (4.49 
                        gm).

                        ROMAN EMPIRE. Justinian I (AD 527-565). Gold solidus 
                        (4.49 gm). Constantinople, ca. AD 527-537. D N 
                        IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG, helmeted, cuirassed bust 
                        three-quarters right, holding spear over right shoulder, 
                        shield on left shoulder / VICTORI-A AVGGG S, angel 
                        standing facing, holding long cross in right hand and 
                        globus cruciger in left, star in right field, CONOB in 
                        exergue. Berk 42 (this coin). Monte Judica 14 (this 
                        coin). DO 3f. MIB 5. Sear 137. Beautifully struck and of 
                        great artistic style. Magnificent mint state 

                        Ex Sotheby's, 2 November 1998, lot 68. 


                        Estimated Value: $ 2,000 




...Sold for $1,500 USD [ approx 1140 EUR, 795 GBP ] plus 15% buyers fee. 

Gemini I Auction Closed Jan 11-12, 2005. 

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear (www.freemanandsear.com) 
                      and Harlan J Berk (www.harlanjberk.com).